Preventive Medicine

HHS promotes new Medicare preventive benefits for better senior health

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 8th, 2005

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced the availability of new Medicare preventive benefits designed to provide seniors with better care and a higher quality of life.

He also praised the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association for joining with HHS on an education and outreach effort.

"For too long Medicare only paid for benefits after you got sick. Now, Medicare will pay for benefits that will help seniors prevent the onset of disease before it becomes serious," Secretary Thompson said. "These new changes bring Medicare into the 21st century of...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-02-08)

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